Sebastian River QB transfers to Manatee

Manatee High’s football team recently received an unexpected but pleasant surprise, when Sloan Drummonds announced he would attend the school.

Sebastian River quarterback Sloan Drummonds throws a pass during the first day of spring practice on May 1 at the high school. Photo courtesy of Sam Wolfe of tcpalm.com

A 6-foot-2, 195-pound quarterback, Drummonds transfers from Sebastian River High School. He will be a senior this fall.

Drummonds has been practicing with the Hurricanes for a week, according to offensive coordinator Chris Conboy.

Conboy said Drummonds “will compete” for the starting job this fall. Manatee used Kavious Price at quarterback in the spring classic against Haines City. Price played wide receiver a year ago.

Last year’s starting quarterback Josh Meyer, a junior, was arrested for lewd and lascivious battery in April. He since has been assigned to an alternative school.

Manatee went 10-0 during the regular season before falling to Fort Pierce Central in the opening round of the playoffs.

Drummonds played in eight games last season for Sebastian River, completing 34-of-93 passes for 361 yards and four touchdowns with eight interceptions. He also had a rushing touchdown for the Class 7A school.

He played two games as a sophomore, completing 2-of-3 for 27 yards and a touchdown with one interception.